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2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1023000379 MD
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Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Corpus Christi, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,611 in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
579
Medicare Part D claims · 338 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pedro Torres, MD filed 579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Corpus Christi, Texas, prescribing 89% generic.
- 579
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Pedro Torres, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
579 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Pedro Torres, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Pedro Torres, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
579 195% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Pedro Torres, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3301 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411, with a listed phone of (361) 888-8401. NPI 1023000379 was issued on 08/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 338 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,611 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023000379 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/22/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Pedro Torres, MD. To verify Pedro Torres, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Pedro Torres, MD - brand share 11.0%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 579 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
579
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
338
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 609
- Total Day Supply
- 6,043
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $21K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 48 (8.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 192, 75-84: 99, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pedro Torres, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
67 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
43 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
41 claims
- Linzess
Linzess
28 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 25
Triamcinolone Acetonide
25 claims
- Lidocaine 23
Lidocaine
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 67 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 43 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 28 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 25 |
| Lidocaine | 23 |
| Gavilyte-C "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How Pedro Torres, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,611
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider
Pedro Torres, MD's 579 claims are above the specialty average of 196.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Torres.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
M.D.
Sugar Land, TX
Dr. Jason Allen
M.D.
Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Pastor Alvarado
MD
McAllen, TX
Dr. Marcus Aquino
MD
Seabrook, TX
Dr. Farshid Araghizadeh
MD
Fort Worth, TX
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pedro Torres, MD's specialty? ▼
Pedro Torres, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Corpus Christi, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pedro Torres, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pedro Torres, MD wrote 579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 338 beneficiaries.
Where is Pedro Torres, MD located? ▼
Pedro Torres, MD is located at 3301 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411. Phone: (361) 888-8401.
What is Pedro Torres, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pedro Torres, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023000379, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does Pedro Torres, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pedro Torres, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does Pedro Torres, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Pedro Torres, MD had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,611 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pedro Torres, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pedro Torres, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocortisone, Dicyclomine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pedro Torres, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pedro Torres, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 579 Part D claims and 338 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pedro Torres, MD's credentials? ▼
Pedro Torres, MD's NPI is 1023000379 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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